REGISTRAR

Brunswick Hospital Center•Amityville, NY

10d•$26 - $27

About The Position

The Admitting Registrar is responsible for the full admissions process, including completing intake forms, verifying insurance benefits, accurately registering patients in the computer system, obtaining required patient signatures, completing admission paperwork, creating patient charts, and maintaining department records, reports, and files. The position operates in a psychiatric health care setting and may involve interaction with patients who are unruly at times. The registrar communicates respectfully, follows established procedures and policies, supports bed control, and helps maintain department equipment and supplies. Other related duties may be assigned by the supervisor or department head, including unrelated duties in emergencies. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Ability to speak, read, and write English.
High school diploma plus two years of college.
Two years of experience in an administrative assistant capacity.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to disseminate information appropriately.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Suite and other software as needed.
Detail orientation and demonstrated prioritization skills.
Ability to follow directions, policies, and procedures.
Excellent time management skills.
Knowledge and understanding of HIPAA rules and laws.
Sensitivity to diverse populations.
Ability to work under stress.
Punctuality, dependability, and reliability.
Ability to accept and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Two years of administrative assistant experience in a healthcare institution.

Responsibilities

Interview patients and families at admission to obtain complete and accurate patient information, based on age-specific training.
Perform a complete computer patient index search according to established admissions procedures to select the correct patient and avoid duplicate medical record numbers.
Produce accurate and complete admission face sheets.
Obtain all required signatures at admission and follow up when signatures cannot be obtained at that time.
Prepare patient charts and maintain files according to established procedures.
Provide required information packets, such as unit booklets, to patients or their relatives or significant others on admission.
Request and photocopy insurance cards at inpatient admission.
Verify primary and secondary insurance according to established procedures to confirm eligibility and support timely payment by insurers or patients.
Obtain eligibility or authorization for emergency department and inpatient admissions for patients covered by Medicaid programs or managed care programs.
Complete data entries accurately.
Review the registration log to ensure all entries are complete and all patients admitted that day have been logged.
Perform bed control functions according to established procedures.
Answer telephones promptly and courteously.
Maintain department records, reports, and files according to established procedures.
Maintain assigned statistical data.
Comply with regulatory, hospital, and departmental policies, procedures, and objectives.
Attend department staff meetings, training and development sessions, and required hospital in-services.
Identify equipment needing repair and supplies running low, and report issues to support department maintenance.
Communicate respectfully and introduce self appropriately by name and title.
Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor or department head, including unrelated duties during emergencies.